Sports News Report
Sport: CricketCountry: South AfricaCategory: Scores & Results

Bulls host New Zealand in warm-up match ahead of Springboks series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:00 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Bulls host New Zealand in warm-up match ahead of Springboks series
Summary

New Zealand takes on the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on August 15 at 6 PM BST. This match serves as the final warm-up before New Zealand's four-Test series against South Africa. Following a strong performance against the Sharks, the All Blacks aim to maintain their momentum. The Bulls are expected to pose a challenge for the visiting team as they prepare for the upcoming series. Elrigh Louw and Johan Grobbelaar from the Springboks have been released to join the Bulls bench, adding depth to their lineup.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
Status Watch
  • •New Zealand plays Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on August 15.
  • •Kick-off is set for 6 PM BST.
  • •Codie Taylor returns to captain New Zealand.
  • •Bulls' Elrigh Louw and Johan Grobbelaar are on the bench.
  • •Match serves as final warm-up before All Blacks' series with Springboks.
Latest Updates
  • 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Is Bulls v New Zealand on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch All Blacks
What they're saying
"

Everything you need to know as the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour continues

Related Teams & Leagues
South AfricaCricket

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days